Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-11-07 i Cape Argus

Table Talk Cooking Experience Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Jill Van As invites guests to her Kitchen Table Talk Cooking Experience, a soulful evening of cooking, conversation and connection. Open to everyone, the event transforms cooking from a chore into a space for creativity, storytelling, and emotional restoration. Van As blends live cooking, tastings, and meaningful conversation, creating an intimate atmosphere where guests can slow down, share stories, and rediscover joy around food. Known for her warmth and honesty, Van As helps people reconnect with themselves and others through the kitchen. As author of The Epicurean Journal and the co-owner of Vibe Events and Catering, she continues to inspire audiences to embrace food as nourishment, courage, and a path to healing. Where: Makers Landing, V&A Waterfront. When: Saturday, November…

A STRANDFONTEIN student facing a charge of sexual assault of one of his fellow church congregants, has had his bail conditions amended in order to move back home. The young man made an appearance at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where the court heard he wished to have his bail conditions changed. The man, who was neatly dressed, stepped into the dock where he was represented by a private attorney – who informed the court that he wanted to move from Rocklands in Mitchells Plain to his home in Strandfontein. The court later heard that his home was actually in nearby Bay View. The State said it would not oppose the request but stated that the victim was traumatised and was receiving counselling. The State said in…

Two murder-accused juveniles made an 11th-hour about-turn when they abandoned their bail applications at the Athlone Magistrates’ Court yesterday. The juveniles are among five accused linked to the brutal killings of seven people in Philippi last month, where the victims were allegedly shot and their bodies set alight to destroy evidence. The case has taken a further dark turn as both teens are also scheduled to appear in court on Friday on separate charges of double murder and attempted murder, with information that the crimes share the same disturbing modus operandi – shooting victims, collecting bullet casings, and burning bodies to conceal evidence. The teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, appeared in-camera for what would have been their formal bail applications, facing Schedule 6 offences. Currently, one of the juveniles…

Ten Nyanga youngsters completed an intervention training programme – a new approach to tackle bullying and violence in South Africa. The group is the first to graduate from the non-profit organisation Thrive’s somatically-based intervention training, which focuses on self-awareness, self-regulation, and communication skills. Thrive founder Brian Segal, from Green Point, said bullying was a symptom of unprocessed stress and pain. He said that many pupils were replicating the communication and emotional patterns they experience at home. “When you reprimand a bully, you increase their internal tension, which often leads to more outbursts. But if you can give them tools to release that pressure and express themselves safely, behavioural change follows naturally,” he said. Segal said the youth who completed the training, known as Thrive initiators, would facilitate interactive sessions, extending…

The City has called on the public to have their say on the proposed sale of City-owned land in Stikland, Bellville, which could soon be a place for a long-distance bus terminal and mixed-use commercial development. Members of the public have until Wednesday, December 3, to comment. The 2.2-hectare portion of Remainder Erf 13601, located at 21 La Belle Road in Stikland, has been identified as a strategic site for transport infrastructure and economic development, according to the City’s Economic Growth Directorate. The property, currently zoned Open Space 2: Public Open Space, offers direct access to the R300 freeway via Strand and Bottelary roads and is bordered by Stikland Industria, the Access City retail complex, and Stikland Cemetery. If approved, the sale will allow the private sector to develop a…

Proteas Women’s all-rounder Annerie Dercksen says she learnt how to deal with adversity during the World Cup and is excited for what the future will bring for the Proteas Women’s team. Dercksen has had a rather quiet World Cup campaign. The right-handed batter scored only one double-digit score in five innings and bowled about five deliveries at the showpiece event. For a youngster who had been in fine form leading to the World Cup, scoring a century in Sri Lanka earlier this year and carrying the team on her back on many occasions, the World Cup was a disappointment. Any young player going through a dip in form in her debut World Cup would have to look deep within themselves in order not to be down on themselves. Dercksen says…

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will become only the ninth South African to reach 100 Test caps when he leads the world champions against France at the Stade de France in Paris tomorrow. The occasion will also mark Rassie Erasmus’ 50th Test as head coach — a fitting double milestone for the duo who have guided the Boks to consecutive Rugby World Cup titles, Rugby Championship crowns, and a British & Irish Lions Series victory. Erasmus has made six changes to the side that beat Japan last week, headlined by Boan Venter replacing the injured Ox Nché at loosehead prop. Thomas du Toit (tighthead), Eben Etzebeth (lock), Pieter-Steph du Toit (flanker), and Damian Willemse (fullback) also return to the starting XV, while lock RG Snyman shifts to the bench in place…

ALLEGED baby snatcher Sameemah Jacobs has been ordered to remove her pardah and produce her identity document when she signs in at Delft Police Station. This is after the magistrate granted her an amendment to her bail conditions but denied her request to visit Mitchells Plain. Jacobs, who is out on R4 000 bail following her arrest for the kidnapping of baby Imaad Sharmar in June from his mother, Imaan Sharmar, at Middestad Mall in Bellville under the pretence that she was a volunteer for an NPO. Jacobs had allegedly represented herself as three different people: that of herself, Wasiema, and Chevon Classen, who was a NPO sponsor and volunteer for the Zoey Project. Jacobs, who was represented by her legal aid lawyer, who read her affidavit in court yesterday,…

Former ANC provincial treasurer and current Provincial Task Team (PTT) member, Derick Appel, has shot down rumours of him defecting to the DA. The rumours came after the ANC’s provincial secretary-general, Neville Delport, recently defected to the DA and stated during a media briefing that more defections would be approaching. The announcement of Delport’s new political membership was made by DA Federal Council Chair Helen Zille at a media briefing in Cape Town on Wednesday. The party also welcomed three other ANC councillors who have crossed the floor, including Daniel Baadjies, Bonnievale ward councillor, Paul Strauss, Cederberg ward councillor, and Jason Donn, regional executive member. “In the ANC after the reconfiguration that was announced two weeks ago, you would see a conference that we won… We were actually thrown out,…

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has his work cut out for him as he faces a tricky selection task when he announces his final 23-member squad for the AFCON finals in Morocco next month. Bafana have been on an upward trajectory in recent months, having qualified for both the upcoming continental showpiece and the 2026 Fifa World Cup with impressive top finishes in their respective groups. As such, Broos is fully aware that if it weren’t for the players’ effort and performances, Bafana wouldn’t be on the rise or counted among the favourites for AFCON. To maintain that momentum and reward his players’ hard work, Broos is expected to stick with the core of his regular squad for the tournament in North Africa. He also knows that he must prepare…

South Africa’s Tara Abrahams and Aayesha Majiet are set to make history this weekend, and these two warriors are embracing the moment, fully aware of the privilege and responsibility it carries. Abrahams and Majiet will not only become the first women to compete for a Barebones Mixed Martial Arts Championship (BMC) Women’s Title, but will also be the first ladies to headline the amateur fight promotion card taking place at the Sunningdale Sports Complex in Milnerton. Competing for the Flyweight Title under the “Rise of the Queen” banner, both athletes spoke about the magnitude of this moment — not only representing women’s MMA, but also paving the way for those who will follow. “It really is an honor to represent women’s MMA, and I am grateful for this opportunity,” says…

Bafana Bafana will head into the AFCON finals in Morocco next month as one of the favourites - not the whipping boys of the past - and coach Hugo Broos says they are ready to live up to that tag. Bafana arrived at the last continental showpiece, which was held in Ivory Coast, merely regarded as participants. But they rewrote the script as they earned a podium finish - third place - for the first time in more than two decades. They have since built on that foundation over the past few months. They qualified for the upcoming continental showpiece without a loss, finishing top of their group. Bafana restored the nation’s pride by qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after finishing top of their group, shrugging off competition…

The people have been given what they want as S3 (formerly known as SABC 3) is bringing back the iconic Top Billing to Mzansi’s screens. Ahead of the Top Billing Reunion Special on Thursday, November 27, the channel announced that the show will be back on our screens in 2026. Basetsana Kumalo, the original executive producer who steered Top Billing under the Tswelopele Productions, shared her excitement about the show’s return on social media. The lifestyle show, which was cancelled in 2019 after 25 years on air, was known for giving an inside look into beautiful homes, fine dining restaurants and celebrity weddings. “Top Billing is part of the South African pop culture. It’s a legacy brand, a show that many people grew up watching and over the years,” said…

Two women have been shot and killed, and one child wounded in what is believed to be a family dispute in Mitchells Plain. It is understood that the man is a close relative of the women. Police were called to the scene yesterday afternoon along Wespoort Drive in Mitchells Plain. The gunman has since been arrested. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said a 32-year-old man was arrested following the incident which rocked Mitchells Plain, with social media being flooded with gruesome pictures of the crime scene and videos of one of the women lying in the back seat of a vehicle on the side of the road. “Mitchells Plain police responded to a complaint of a shooting on Thursday afternoon at about 3pm in Wespoort Drive, Portlands, where two females…

A HONEYMOON almost ended in disaster this week on Table Mountain. A young British couple set out to climb Platteklip Gorge but the bride soon overheated in the hot sun. A passing mountain guide called for help. Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) teams, joined by SANParks rangers, raced to the scene. The couple was ferried to the summit via the cable car. Both were treated and rehydrated. What started as a romantic adventure ended safely – but with a strong reminder of the mountain’s dangers. On Tuesday night, three German hikers became stranded at the upper cable station. Strong winds had forced the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway to close early. Rescuers guided them down Platteklip Gorge. They reached Tafelberg Road shortly before 1am. Recently, WSAR and SANParks responded to six…

Head of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) Advocate Andrea Johnson yesterday disputed claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi that one of her investigators was not qualified for the job. Testifying at the parliamentary inquiry, Johnson said the assertion that Brian Padayachee has no investigating experience and nobody knew what he was doing was incorrect. “He has the requisite experience and has been part of Idac since 2021, when I took over in March 2022, conducting investigations as part of various teams,” she said. During his testimony last month, Mkhwanazi asked the inquiry to look into Padayachee, whom he said was a former Crime Intelligence officer who never touched a case docket. Padayachee was apparently involved in the arrest of Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo and six other officers…

The Western Cape Department of Agriculture has placed multiple farms under quarantine following the discovery of suspected foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) lesions in cattle transported from the province to the Free State. On November 1, a Free State farmer reported signs of the highly contagious disease in cattle recently brought in from the Gouda area of the Western Cape. “Western Cape Veterinary Services placed the property in Gouda under quarantine,” the department confirmed. During inspections, state veterinarians “observed suspected lesions in the animals’ mouths”, and samples were collected for laboratory testing to confirm or rule out the presence of FMD. Two other farms, in Velddrif and Bredasdorp, from which cattle had been moved on October 30, have also been placed under quarantine. “These properties will be inspected,” the department said, adding…